गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ 25 hectares forest affected by fire in Langtang National park Nepal 25 hectares forest affected by fire in Langtang National park KathmanduPati April 16, 2021 File Photo RASUWA – A total of 25 hectares forest is destroyed by wild fire in Langtang National Park. The fire broke out at different nine adjoining forests has destroyed trees, saplings and wild animals. The fires had broken out in the national park last month. According to conservation officer Sushma Rana, the forests in Dhunche, Thade, Ramche, Lokil, Juredhunga, Bharkhu and Kalika of Rasuwa district, Ghyangphedi of Nuwakot district and Panchpokhari areas of Sindhupalchok district are adversely affected by the forest fire. Ranger Ramesh Basnet of the National Park shared that they were effortful to lessen the risk of forest fire but the dry season remains always challenge to them. However, a detail damage of the wildlife due to forest fire is yet to be confirmed. The park is abode of hundreds of species of animals and insects. It is said the national park is home to 46 species of mammals and 250 species of birds. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Partly cloudy weather predicted in hilly region Two arrested with gold-coated clothes from TIA Battisputali murder: All four accused juveniles Two arrested with Rs 9.8 million from Durbar Marg Police resort to firing to arrest accused in drugs peddling Rainfall to occur in majority provinces Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nearly three dozen Chinese manufacturers show interest in supplying electric buses to Nepali government Govt Making Preparations to Reduce the Tenure of Armed Police Force’s IG to Three Years Now more than ever, support the IT sector